Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour: Explore 3 Stunning Islands

Embark on a catamaran tour from Faro to explore the stunning Ria Formosa Natural Park and visit three picturesque islands. Enjoy snorkeling, beach walks, and a glimpse into the oyster culture. Free masks provided!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - Navigate in the Ria Formosa Natural Park in a Confortable Catamaran and discover its magnificent landscapes, observe the Nature, some resident and migratory birds. (Storks / Spoonbills / Herons / Seagulls / Cormorants / Fishing Eagle )
  • Barreta Island - 1 Stop : Deserta Island ( You can swim or snorkeling - Free…
What's Included
  • Masks for snorkeling
  • Guidance by a professional skipper/local guide
  • Life jackets provided for safety
  • 4-hour afternoon tour starting at 14h00, with snacks included
  • 5-hour morning tour starting at 10h00, with lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch ( Morning Tour)
  • Food & Drinks & Snacks
Additional Information

Enjoy a leisurely catamaran ride to the Ria Formosa Natural Park and explore the exquisite beauty of 3 islands with 4 stops: Deserta Island, Farol Island, Culatra Island, and Hangares. You have the opportunity to snorkel, take a stroll by the ocean, savor a local lunch on Culatra Island, and learn about oyster cultivation. (Complimentary Masks) (Lunch…

Location
Cais das Portas do Mar
Rua da Porta Nova
The Boarding Place is located at Rua da Porta Nova, 8000-250 Faro The company's representative will be dressed in a Green T-Shirt. Stand Name : Estrela da Ria Formosa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jai0424
Jan 1, 2026
Worthwhile tour - Joao was a knowledge guide around the 3 islands we stopped on and a good way to see other parts of the Algarve in quieter months of the year.
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748begittab
Dec 29, 2025
Island hoping with John - John was Excellent, kept us entertained and was very engaging. Possesses a wealth of knowledge. Great food. Loved it. Will totally recommend it.
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S3319zymaries
Dec 29, 2025
Faro island hopping - It was a very educational and beautiful trip in bright sunshine. Much has been told about the history and landscape of Faro.
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Scarletts585
Dec 29, 2025
Breathtaking view and memorable experience - Loved Joao’s comments and the tour was absolutely delightful. What a beautiful islands we visited and delicious food we had in one of the restaurants in there.
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Ajoyk84
Dec 29, 2025
Memorable Island Tour from Faro ! - Our guide Pedro was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was keen to make the trip a memorable one, taking care to share details at ease. He also shared insights on the marine life and local history on the islands. His good sense of humour defintely helped make everyone feel welcome. Will surely recommend this trip to all the people I can.
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Arunprasathp2020
Dec 27, 2025
The tour guide was amazing. He was very informative and kind - An excellent trip. I highly recommend. Just but chilly. So I recommend bringing clothing to bear. A good walking shoes is also better. Food options were amazing
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Guide66659395206
Dec 20, 2025
Great tour - Joao did a fantastic job. The tour was great and we saw everything in ria Formosa. I’d recommend for anyone wanting to explore the area and has a free half day
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F3065czellied
Dec 18, 2025
Fabulous introduction to the Ria Formosa Natural Park - Such a fun experience! Oscar was a blast - charming and funny, and very knowledgeable about the area, including the local flora and fauna. The tour is a great way to get an introduction to the Ria Formosa park and the islands - you didn't get long in each place, but enough time to have a look around and have a drink, or to have a quick dip in the sea. On the way back to Faro, every person on the tour had a shot at driving the boat, which was really fun.
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Krist_nak796
Dec 17, 2025
4 stopa - Joao is a very good guide. He gave us a lot of information. The food on the Islands was Also really good. :🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
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722dominikaj
Dec 17, 2025
Feedback on the trip - Joao super guide 💪 Great trip with a lot of useful information about the country & region 😊😊😊😊😊😉😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
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From $46
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).